Kintsugi Life

I've demonstrated a history in my life of being poor at asking for and receiving help from others. There can be a misconception about those who ask for help being weak or needy - the opposite is often true. To understand where you have a weakness or need for assistance and to then seek it out is actually a superpower of sorts. In this episode I talk about why that is. 

You can also read an article I wrote on this subject at https://bit.ly/336Kx7U

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I took most of the month of August to go off the grid, using my smartphone minimally and accessing email, social media and news in general far less frequently than normal. This episode discusses my experiences and shares the lessons learned.

You can also read an article I wrote on this subject at https://bit.ly/33cs0a9

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When procrastinating over whether (or whether not) to start something, more often than not we're held back by fear. It's either fear of failure, or fear of success (that the outcome may not be as good as we hoped). In this episode I dissect why the only choice open to us in times of procrastination is to take the plunge and do what we're putting off. It's the only way we will find out what happens next. 

You can also read an article I wrote on this subject at https://bit.ly/2X5vRnl

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When my daughter went off to university I tried to ensure she was prepared for the world as all parents do. One thing I was really concerned she should understand was the rules of time, and how we are custodians of how we use our time and of what we get done in life. This episode describes these rules as they apply in our lives. 

You can also read an article I wrote on this subject at https://bit.ly/2DdK1M2

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It can be challenging in daily life to understand whether our efforts are paying off or supporting us in our goals. In this episode I discuss how many of the things we devote our energies towards only come about with the passing of time and as a culmination of our efforts. It can be useful to be reminded of this from time to time as we strive to overcome difficulty or to achieve challenging things.

You can also read an article I wrote on this subject at https://bit.ly/2CVGnqn

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As I reflect on the 'rules of thumb' surrounding finance and investing, it strikes me that there are equivalent rules for life more generally. In this episode I explore some of these rules and describe the parallels between the world of finance and daily life.

You can also read an article I wrote on this subject at https://bit.ly/3jMqxio

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In this episode I share how the quote that is the title of the episode came to my notice, and how it seems to signpost a way of living life positively. The conscience can be a good guide to the actions we should take and how we should act and treat others. 

You can also read an article I wrote on this subject at https://bit.ly/3jzqdU5

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We often cause our own problems and feelings of dissatisfaction through wrestling for control over things that are outside of our control. Letting go of these is not the same as giving up hope of influencing our life though, and in this episode I discuss how we can take control of things within our influence and be more stoic about what is outside our control. 

You can also read an article I wrote on this subject at https://bit.ly/3fYbCzr

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In this episode I discuss my thoughts on how our natural tendency as humans to take as much as we can, as quickly as possible when given the opportunity, doesn't bode well for the measured adoption of freedoms as lockdown measures start to be lifted. In life we seem to have a tendency to go too far at times - I know I do. With freedoms being granted to us once again, will we react in a careful and considered fashion or go wild? Either could happen.

You can also read an article I wrote on this subject at https://bit.ly/38orOH0

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In this episode I explore the ways in which we kid ourselves that we have a good reason to do or not to do something when we know deep down that it's not the right thing. In a time when there is so much that we need to be doing as a society to prevent the spread of Covid-19 (such as wearing masks for example) it seems necessary to remember that sometimes we should do what's right, simply because it IS RIGHT!

You can also read an article I wrote on this subject at https://bit.ly/3gmotLp

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